EP2212875A1 - Systems and methods for terrain warning suppression using flight plan information - Google Patents
Systems and methods for terrain warning suppression using flight plan informationInfo
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- the present invention relates to systems and methods for terrain warning suppression using flight plan information.
- conventional TAWS units may make simplistic assumptions about the projected flight path of the aircraft in order to perform certain functions, such as the Forward Looking Terrain Awareness (FLTA) function which looks ahead of an aircraft along and below the aircraft' s lateral and instantaneous vertical flight path and provides alerts to a flight crew if a potential Controlled Flight Into Terrain (CFIT) threat exists.
- FLTA Forward Looking Terrain Awareness
- CFIT Controlled Flight Into Terrain
- a conventional TAWS may simply assume that if an aircraft is currently flying straight ahead, it will continue to do so. Such assumptions are not always correct. In the case of an RNP arrival that may require frequent maneuvering to keep the aircraft clear of terrain, these assumptions may frequently result in erroneous calculations by conventional TAWS units.
- the present invention addresses these and other issues.
- Embodiments of the present invention can improve the level of safety of the flight by only generating alerts when they are truly appropriate so that pilots do not ignore actual alerts when a terrain hazard actually exists and do not take unnecessary actions that could lead to injury to the aircraft or its passengers where there is no actual terrain hazard.
- One method according to various aspects of the present invention includes determining if terrain presents a hazard to an aircraft based on the current position of the aircraft and the intended flight plan for the aircraft and providing an alert if it is determined that the terrain presents a hazard to the aircraft. The method may be employed in any situation to achieve any result, such as when the aircraft is in a low-RNP environment to prevent nuisance terrain alerts.
- a medium storing instructions according to various aspects of the present invention includes instructions executable by a processor to perform a method comprising: determining if terrain presents a hazard to an aircraft based on a current position of the aircraft and an intended flight plan for the aircraft, and providing an alert if it is determined that the terrain presents a hazard to the aircraft.
- a system comprises a processor, a user interface, and a memory.
- the memory is coupled to the processor and stores instructions that, when executed by the processor, cause the processor to determine if the terrain presents a hazard to the aircraft based on a current position of the aircraft and an intended flight plan for the aircraft, and provide an alert to a user through the user interface if it is determined that the terrain presents a hazard to the aircraft.
- Figures 1 and 2 are block diagrams illustrating exemplary systems according to various aspects of the present invention.
- Figure 3 depicts a flow diagram of an exemplary method according to various aspects of the present invention.
- Figures 4-8 are diagrams illustrating the operation of the exemplary method of Figure 3 according to various aspects of the present invention.
- FIG. 1 An exemplary system according to aspects of the present invention is depicted in Figure 1.
- This system may be used in conjunction with the system in Figure 2, as well as with the method depicted in Figure 3 (or any subset or combination of the elements thereof).
- the system shown in Figure 1 may also be used in conjunction with any other suitable embodiments of systems and methods operating in accordance with the present invention.
- the components of the system depicted in Figure 1 may be included in the same device, or among a plurality of different systems or devices.
- the components of the system are included in a TAWS 100 aboard an aircraft.
- the TAWS 100 includes a processor 110, user interface 130, memory 120, and is coupled to a flight management system 140.
- the TAWS 100 can utilize information regarding the flight plan of the aircraft from the flight management system 140 to suppress unnecessary terrain warning alerts.
- a method for terrain warning suppression according to aspects of the present invention can be implemented in any suitable manner, such as through the processor 110 of the TAWS 100 executing software instructions stored in the memory 120.
- the functionality of systems operating in conjunction with the present invention may also be implemented through various hardware components storing machine-readable instructions, such as application-specific integrated circuits (ASICs), field-programmable gate arrays (FPGAs) and/or complex programmable logic devices (CPLDs).
- ASICs application- specific integrated circuits
- FPGAs field-programmable gate arrays
- CPLDs complex programmable logic devices
- Systems for terrain warning suppression according to aspects of the present invention may also operate in conjunction with any desired combination of software and/or hardware components.
- the processor 110 can retrieve instructions and data stored in the memory 120 and other systems to perform methods for terrain warning suppression in accordance with the present invention.
- the processor 110 may retrieve and process information regarding an aircraft's flight plan from the flight management system 140 and generate alerts and warnings via the user interface 130.
- Any number and type of processor(s) such as an integrated circuit microprocessor, microcontroller, and/or digital signal processor (DSP), can be used in conjunction with the present invention.
- DSP digital signal processor
- the processor 110 may interface and/or control any other desired components.
- the processor 110 processes information pertaining to an intended flight plan for an aircraft, and determines whether terrain poses a hazard to the aircraft based on the aircraft's position and the intended flight plan.
- the processor 110 can issue an appropriate alert to a pilot (i.e. through the user interface 130) where terrain poses a hazard to the aircraft.
- the memory 120 stores instructions, data, and any other suitable information for use by the TAWS 100, as well as other systems and devices operating in conjunction with systems and methods of the present invention.
- the memory 120 may include any combination of different memory storage devices and computer-readable media, such as hard drives, tape drives, random access memory (RAM), read only memory (ROM), FLASH memory, compact discs, optical discs, or any other type of volatile and/or nonvolatile memory. Any number of memory storage devices of any size and configuration may also be used in conjunction with the present invention.
- the memory 120 stores computer-readable instructions that can be executed by the processor to perform the method depicted in Figure 3.
- the user interface 130 provides alerts and information to one or more users (such as a pilot or flight crew member), and allows users to provide commands and data to the TAWS 100.
- the user interface 130 may include any number of and type of input device (not shown) to receive commands, data, and other suitable input from a user.
- the user interface 130 may include any number and type of output device (not shown) to provide users with data, alerts, and other suitable information from the TAWS 100.
- the user interface 130 in the TAWS 100 provides terrain information on a display system, such as a weather radar display or other video output device.
- a display system such as a weather radar display or other video output device.
- visual and aural signals are also provided to a flight crew for both caution and warning alerts.
- a "caution alert" as used herein is provided when a potentially hazardous flight condition is encountered, immediate crew/pilot attention is required, and a potential for crew/pilot action exists.
- a typical caution alert can be provided in the form of an audible notification of a flight condition, e.g., "terrain ahead" and/or corresponding visual indicators of the flight condition, such as an amber or yellow light on a display.
- a "warning alert” as used herein is provided when a potentially hazardous flight condition is encountered and immediate crew/pilot action is required to avoid a hazardous flight condition.
- a warning alert may be in the form of an audible instruction to take action (e.g., "terrain, terrain; pull up, pull up") and corresponding visual indicator (e.g., a red light or symbol on a cockpit display) notifying a crew or pilot that action is required to avoid an imminent threat.
- the differences between these alert types can distinguish between severities of threats from terrain an aircraft encounters during flight.
- a TAWS operating in conjunction with the present invention may provide alerts in any other desired manner.
- the TAWS 100 in the exemplary embodiment of the present invention depicted in Figure 1 receives information pertaining to the intended flight plan of an aircraft from a Flight Management System (FMS) 140.
- An FMS 140 may be used by pilots or flight crews to perform any number of functions for an aircraft, including flight planning, navigation, performance management, guidance, and/or monitoring flight progress. Alternate embodiments of the present invention may receive information regarding the intended flight plan of an aircraft from any other suitable source.
- the FMS 140 may comprise a single system or may include any number of individual systems.
- the FMS 140 may be located on the same aircraft as the TAWS system 100. Alternately, the FMS 140 could reside on another aircraft, at a ground station (such as an air traffic control station), or at any other suitable location.
- the FMS 140 may communicate with the TAWS 100 in any suitable manner.
- a FMS 140 may be implemented in any manner, may include any suitable components, and may operate in conjunction with any other desired systems.
- a FMS 140 in one embodiment of the present invention comprises a Flight Management Computer (FMC) 210, a Flight Control Unit (FCU) display 220, a navigation display 230, a guidance display 240, and a user interface 250.
- FMC Flight Management Computer
- FCU Flight Control Unit
- the FMC 210 includes a memory storing information pertaining to the intended flight plan of the aircraft on which the FMS 140 is located.
- the FMS 140 may interface with any number of other systems to determine a flight plan for the aircraft, such as databases or other systems that have access to navigation information, as well as sensors and systems aboard the aircraft, including collision avoidance systems and terrain awareness systems.
- a preplanned intended flight plan for an aircraft can be uploaded from a database maintained by an airline to the FMS 140.
- the FMS 140 interfaces with an autopilot system to allow the autopilot to automatically navigate portions of the intended flight plan.
- the FMS 140 may interface with the TAWS 100 to provide information regarding the intended flight plan.
- An FMS 140 according to the present invention may include any other desired components, such as additional displays, computer systems, processors, data storage devices, user interface features, and/or device interfaces. Any of the components in an FMS used in conjunction with the present invention may be separate from, or combined with, any other suitable system or device.
- the TAWS 100 or other system operating in conjunction with the present invention can include any suitable circuit, component, device, and system for communicating with any other device.
- FIG. 3 An exemplary method according to various aspects of the present invention is depicted in Figure 3. This method may be implemented in any desired manner, such as through software operating in a TAWS unit aboard an aircraft. The elements of this method, as with any method in accordance with the present invention, may be practiced in any suitable order and in conjunction with any other desired methods, in whole or in part.
- the position of the aircraft is compared to one or more boundaries around an intended flight plan for the aircraft. If the aircraft is outside one or more of the boundaries (305) and the trajectory of the aircraft is in conflict with the terrain (310), an alert is provided (315). Alternatively, an alert is provided (330) if terrain is found within one or more boundaries around the aircraft (320) and the aircraft's trajectory conflicts with the terrain (325). [029] In accordance with various aspects of the present invention, any number of boundaries may be defined around an intended flight plan of an aircraft. The boundaries may at least partially define one or more volumes or two-dimensional areas.
- the volumes or areas within the one or more boundaries can be monitored using systems and methods according to the present invention with respect to the position of the aircraft and the position of the terrain and provide appropriate alerts.
- the boundaries may be of any size, shape, and dimension.
- a boundary may also be defined along any number of different planes, and need not have any particular relationship with any other defined boundary.
- Figure 4 depicts a perspective view of two boundaries (an inner boundary 410 and outer boundary 420) that each partially surround an intended flight plan 440 traveled for an aircraft 430.
- Figure 5 depicts a two-dimensional frontal view of the boundaries 410, 420 around the flight plan 440 in relation to a terrain profile 510.
- the boundaries 410, 420 each extend along the intended flight plan 440 and partially surround the intended flight plan 440 as shown.
- the boundaries 410, 420 do not fully encompass the flight plan 440 in order to monitor terrain warnings below and adjacent the flight plan 440.
- boundaries in alternate embodiments of the present invention may encompass any desired portion(s) of the flight plan.
- the cross-section of the boundaries 410, 420 are depicted as rectangular, boundaries in alternate embodiments may be of any desired size, shape, and geometry.
- any number of boundaries may be selected for use with the present invention.
- An aircraft's position may be monitored with respect to a boundary (or any volume defined by a boundary) and/or the position of terrain, for any desired purpose.
- the inner boundary 410 defines an inner volume 520 around the aircraft's intended flight plan 440 and within which the aircraft 430 is intended to fly. Referring to Figure 6, when the aircraft 430 is flying within the inner volume 520, terrain warning alerts are suppressed for terrain outside the outer boundary 420, reflecting that the aircraft 430 is within a safe distance from its intended flight plan 440.
- boundaries in the present invention need not have any particular relationship to each other.
- one boundary could surround only a portion of another boundary, and multiple boundaries may intersect with each other.
- the distance between boundaries need not be uniform at all points.
- an outer boundary may be defined closer to an inner boundary directly below the intended flight plan of an aircraft and farther from the inner boundary at other points.
- a warning may be issued to the pilot and/or flight crew of the aircraft 430 if the aircraft 430 flies outside of the inner volume 520 and where the trajectory of the aircraft 430 is also in conflict with the terrain 510 (See, e.g. , Figure 3 - 305, 310, 315).
- a determination that the aircraft 430 is in conflict with the shaded portion 710 of terrain 510 can prompt a terrain alert warning to the pilot and flight crew aboard the aircraft 430.
- the encroachment of terrain 510 into the outer volume 530 can trigger a warning when the encroaching terrain 810 is in conflict with the aircraft 430.
- the aircraft 430 is within the inner volume 520, but since the shaded portion 810 of terrain 510 is within the outer boundary 530, an alert may be issued where the portion 810 conflicts with the trajectory of the aircraft 430.
- the size, shape, dimensions, and other characteristics of a boundary may be selected in any manner and according to any desired criteria.
- one or more of the dimensions of the inner boundary 410 depicted in Figures 4-8 can be selected to be large enough so that normal flight technical error (FTE) (a measure of how well the pilot or autopilot is able to maintain an aircraft's position on the desired flight plan) will not cause the aircraft to fly outside the inner volume 520.
- FTE normal flight technical error
- the dimensions of the inner boundary 410 may be selected such that an alert issued when the aircraft flies outside the inner boundary 410 will allow a pilot adequate time to avoid a terrain hazard.
- the dimensions of the inner boundary 410 can also be selected based on any other suitable criteria, such as a navigation system error (NSE) for the aircraft (which reflects the error in the aircraft's measured position due to navigation instruments, such as global positioning systems) and/or a total system error
- NSE navigation system error
- TSE for the aircraft (which reflects the combined FTE and NSE).
- the dimensions of the inner boundary 410 may also be selected based on a required navigation performance (RNP) of a procedure performed by the aircraft, and/or a required obstacle clearance (ROC) of a procedure performed by the aircraft.
- RNP required navigation performance
- ROC required obstacle clearance
- one or more of the dimensions of the outer boundary 420 may be selected to provide a desired amount of protected airspace required to avoid a terrain hazard during a particular maneuver.
- the outer boundary 420 may be selected based on the state of the aircraft, such as the aircraft' s bank angle, rate of turn, rate of acceleration, vertical speed, vertical velocity, flight path angle, and/or the lateral navigation mode (LNAV) status indicator of an autopilot aboard the aircraft (which reflects whether the autopilot is following the intended flight plan).
- the outer boundary 420 may also be selected based (in whole or in part) on any of the criteria described above for the inner boundary 410, and vice versa.
- a determination that the aircraft 430 is in conflict with the terrain 510 may be made in any desired manner and can be based on any number of suitable factors.
- the TAWS of an aircraft in flight may process information regarding an aircraft's current or projected position, track, altitude, flight path angle and intended flight plan to determine a projected flight path for the aircraft. This information may be analyzed, along with available terrain data, to determine if any terrain poses a hazard to the aircraft.
- the terrain data may be of any type, derived from any source, and may be in any format.
- terrain data may include coordinates and associated altitudes of terrain features as identified by radar imaging, GPS (Global Positioning System) or other known ways of surveying terrain features and stored in a terrain database accessible by the TAWS.
- Terrain that conflicts with the projected flight path of the aircraft can generate a terrain alert for the pilot of the aircraft.
- TAWS alerts are preferably consistent with the standard set of visual and aural alerts for caution and/or warning alerts discussed in TSO-C 15 Ia.
- a terrain warning alert may sound an audible indicator such as "Terrain, Terrain; Pull-up, Pull-up.”
- Terrain alerts can persist as long as the terrain threat continues to conflict with the projected flight path of the aircraft.
- a TAWS operating in conjunction with the present invention need not necessarily issue an alert when it is determined that the aircraft is properly following an intended flight plan, even when the terrain conflicts with the projected flight path for the aircraft. This allows nuisance alerts to be suppressed during, for example, low RNP approaches where the aircraft is a safe distance from terrain hazards.
- a TAWS alert may be issued to notify the pilot of other member of the flight crew of a terrain hazard.
- a terrain alert may cease or be modified to a lower threat mode when the pilot maneuvers the aircraft to avoid a conflict with a terrain hazard and/or to put the aircraft back within a predetermined boundary from its intended flight plan.
- any combination and/or subset of the elements of the methods of the present invention may be practiced in any suitable order and in conjunction with any system, device, and/or process.
- the systems and methods of the present invention may be employed in any suitable situation, such as low-RNP environments or other cases where an aircraft would otherwise experience nuisance terrain warning alerts.
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